Kate Schuler’s Tripod Dining Table + Industrial Pendant Light

FEATURED:Tripod Table + Industrial PendantWHY IT WORKS: Kate shares how she used color and proportion to help make the most of a tiny kitchen in her new home — and we think you’ll love the results!

I recently purchased and moved into my first co-op! It needs a bit of renovation, so, while I’m saving up for that, I’m having to make-do. One of the big renovation projects will be opening up my kitchen area, but that is fairly far off. So, in the mean time, I had to find a small, but stylish dining table that would fit in my 7’x6′ dining “room.” The Tripod Table was perfect!

The room also lacked any kind of overhead lighting, so when I saw the Industrial Pendant, I decided to give it a try. I loved the red color so much, I found a rug to carry the color through. The white and red really makes the space open up while still being colorful. I love it!

The photos show the space itself, and one of them shows how the dining room opens up into the living area — the yellow boxes on my desk are west elm too, they carry the yellow from the vintage bar cart in the dining room into the living area. I also put the orange Martini Side Table in the living room to keep the bright pops of color going.

Thanks Kate!

Kate invites you to follow the evolution of her new home on Pinterest.